https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-jeep-cherokee-just-returned-only-to-be-replaced-in-3-years-tdsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-jeep-cherokee-just-returned-only-to-be-replaced-in-3-years-tdshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-jeep-cherokee-just-returned-only-to-be-replaced-in-3-years-tds#u45102Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:30:34 +0000Jeep will launch a next-generation Cherokee in 2029, only three years after the nameplate's initial revival. The vehicle will be produced at the Belvidere plant in Illinois, which is currently idled. While Stellantis has expanded its plans for the Belvidere facility, the plant's restart is now expected to occur later than originally projected. This rapid succession of models indicates a short lifecycle for the recently returned Cherokee version.Why it mattersThe Cherokee is a core nameplate for Jeep's SUV lineup. The Belvidere plant's operational status is critical for Stel